Computer Scientist Explains Machine Learning in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Published 2021-08-18
WIRED has challenged computer scientist and Hidden Door cofounder and CEO Hilary Mason to explain machine learning to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.

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Computer Scientist Explains Machine Learning in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

All Comments (21)
  • @jjpp1993
    the little girl blew her cover so early in her career
  • @pranushaaa
    Me: Studies machine learning for an entire semester Also me: Writes the definition explained to kid in exam
  • @mozvidz
    This is not just a computer scientist, she is an amazing communicator. She mirrors the talking points of the learner, and always positively commends their opinions, all while constantly smiling and making the learner feel at ease. What an amazing person!
  • @Chemson1989
    Level 1 : Explains Machine Learning Level 2 : Explains Machine Learning Level 3 : Explains Machine Learning Level 4 : Explains Machine Learning Level 5 : Chat
  • @haigmouchian
    Hilary Mason is not only a computer scientist, but one of the first famous 'Data Scientists', a very well-known word today, but not so much a decade ago. Her research and knowledge sharing has helped to develop the field into becoming the vast and useful network it is today. Great video!
  • @TheJhowNM
    Something that really impresses me in this videos it's that those explaining most of the time are geniuses in their areas but still are so humble and down to earth. You never see them taking about themselves and how good they are. And they are always passionate for their field.
  • @lucyjkassel2882
    I had so much fun filming this video! I love the final product. Thank you Wired!
  • @qwazse4
    “I kinda want to become a spy …” Sworn enemies: “Bookmark this one.”
  • @rayankubur6054
    I absolutely love how they're all girls. I'm a girl who wants to major in cs in college and seeing these women who are also either studying it or successful in the field is really inspiring.
  • @gxh9061
    Level 1: Do you know what is machine learning? 8 yo: I prefer python over R, because it is better at unsupervised machine learning, I am now trying to find literatures on how Amazon beats eBay on customer categorization, can you help me with it?
  • @erichsieh3681
    At a basic level, the preoccupation is with "what?" At an intermediate level, the preoccupation is with "how?" At an advanced level, the preoccupation is with "why?"
  • @servus6267
    Im acualy suprised how good an precise she explaind machine learning to the child.... Respect
  • @PheonxD
    I love how intelligent the women on all levels are. The chat of experts was super interesting, just stepping back to think about what it might expose about our society and what impact it might have. AI safety is such an underdeveloped field that I hope this inspires people to go that way
  • @Muaahaa
    Impressed with this 9th grader. Very articulate and seemed genuinely curious with some insightful questions.
  • @artzfreak
    The main difference between cats/dogs and humans: wearing watches.
  • @WernerEdgar
    Hilary is exceptional at explaining and engaging with people at all different levels of expertise.
  • Completely in love with the fact that all of them were girls. As a girl just getting into STEM and facing all the barriers it entails not seeing many women in my field, this is super exciting and inspiring to see. Thanks Wired.
  • @chaidaro
    The way she explains to the 8 yr old girl is amazing